Fowl Mannagrass Family: Poaceae Native Region: Southern Canada and all of US Plant Community: Red Maple Swamp Size: 1-4′ tall, quick spreading Hardiness Zone: Habitat: Found in bogs, seeps, wet woods, swamps, shaded ditches, and standing water. Part of wetland forest communities, especially willow and aspen. Prefers moist soil but also can tolerant upland conditions, andContinue reading “Glyceria striata”
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Ulmus hollandica
Dutch Elm Family: Ulmaceae Native Region: Europe Plant Community: Size: 120′ tall, 80′ wide Hardiness Zone: 5-7 Habitat: Found in parks and some other urban conditions. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained and consistently moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of smog and short period of drought. Also tolerates a range of soil conditions, likeContinue reading “Ulmus hollandica”
Quercus macrocarpa
Burr Oak or Mossycup Oak Family: Fagaceae Native Region: Central and Eastern Canada and US Plant Community: Oak Hickory Size: 60-80′ tall and wide Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Habitat: Found in floodplains, forests, swamps, and prairie edges. Prefers mesic to dry-mesic solid of high pH. Can tolerate harsh condition like drought, limestone soil, and alkaline clay soil.Continue reading “Quercus macrocarpa”
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